Therapeutic Assistant - Acquired Brain Injury, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Natural Factors; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Therapeutic Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support rehabilitation services, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting in therapeutic activities and providing essential health promotion services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals recovering from brain injuries and other challenges. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. Join a passionate team and contribute to the health and well-being of your community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Grade XII plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing health promotion and therapeutic services to rehabilitation patients.
• Collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team for individual treatment programs.

Skills

Behaviour Modification Skills

Leisure/Recreation related knowledge

Understanding of cognitive impairment

Multi-disciplinary rehab team approach

Competencies in other languages

Education

Grade XII

Completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program

Tools

CPR certification

St. John Ambulance First Aid certification

Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

Job description

Req ID: 201732
Location: Central Zone, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ ABI Recreation Therapy
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 1-May-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager and working under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse and Recreation Therapist, the Therapeutic Assistant assists in the provision of health, health promotion and therapeutic services to the rehabilitation population. The Therapeutic Assistant will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team in carrying out the individual's treatment program and communicating patient specific information that will enhance the level of knowledge of the treatment team. The Therapeutic Assistant may be required to work throughout the QEII site.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade XII plus completion of year one from an accredited Therapeutic Recreation program which includes the Therapeutic Recreation Foundations Course
• Current CPR certification is required
• Current St. John Ambulance First Aid course preferred
• Current certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is an asset
• Experience in working with people with acquired brain injury is an asset
• Behaviour Modification Skills
• Leisure/Recreation related knowledge and skills to support patient rehab care plans
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary rehab team approach
• Understanding of patient populations with cognitive impairment and/or responsive behaviors
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Full Time Long Assignment; 75 hours Bi-weekly
• Approximate end date May 2026
• Dates are subject to change

Compensation and Benefits

$23.56 - $26.36 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.